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BATGIRL VOL. 1 PDF, EPUB, EBOOK Gail Simone | 144 pages | 17 Jul 2012 | DC Comics | 9781401234751 | English | New York, NY, United States Batgirl Vol. 1 PDF Book So when Slade is betrayed by his trusted friend and handler and left for dead, the world thinks Deathstroke has finally been Please log in using one of these methods to post your comment:. I did not know much about Cassie Cain before going into this and I found Silent Running to be a good primer on her origin story. Handling time. No additional import charges at delivery! I was in love with Batgirl series in the New 52 while Gail Simone was writing the series. Review: Overall this was a great read, the story arc was interesting and the villains quirky. Other offers may also be available. Fort Worth, Texas, United States. So I was disappointed that they just magically fix Batgirl's problems 5 minutes in. It'd be easier to name which members of the Batfam I don't want to adopt than which ones I do because they're all special in their own way. Mar 26, Shannon Appelcline rated it liked it Shelves: comics-dc , comics. For some stupid reason, I thought there might be more boy-drama and catty in-fighting than there was. Usually, Albuquerque being the artist on a book brings the overall rating down. Now, let's talk about Rafael Albuquerque's art. So Batgirl is in Japan, a new fling, or old fling, is happening with a old lover. She also can't write or even have thought bubbles. Aug 13, Gayle Francis rated it liked it Shelves: comics , , june There are references to Stephanie's past as Spoiler and Robin, as well as her romance with Tim Drake, but nothing explains what happened in her past to get her where she is in this book. The Batman Family reprints are a tepid finish to the already tepid collection. I am not, and probably never will be, a fan of Rafael Albuquerque. I felt sorry for her because what kind of mons This is written and drawn in a way that makes it super easy to see how this would look on screen. I have a feeling that I've run across Cassandra Cain before. Welcome back. Or something. Batman or no Batman, with Babs on her side, she is ready to take on the criminal underbelly of Gotham, all by herself. We've got you covered with the buzziest new releases of the day. Therefore, the tone of this is a lot darker and more serious than Babs. Jun 17, Vishualee rated it really liked it. Read more about the condition. It turns out he has something the school girl, who happens to be named Schoolgirl, wants. Well, aside from the obvious - rehire Gail Simone, dammit! The fact that Rafael Albuquerque was the artist on the book was already a turn-off, more about him later, but having a writer that I've never heard of on the book was a big warning sign that was keeping from from forking out the cash for the book. The short version is: I like Cass. And David Cain was also a great recurring character! This is the spoiler free review for the entire run of Batgirl as written by Kelley Puckett and starring Cassandra Cain as Batgirl. But what's most interesting to me is how although both of them are very direct and action-oriented, both of them also don't tend to show much emotion, despite having very deep emotions under the surface. Mar 14, Cat cat-thecatlady rated it liked it. This book collects Issues of Cassadra Cain's run as Batgirl. Batgirl Vol. 1 Writer The full-face mask and the not speaking made her extra-mysterious and cool. Good relationship between Barbara Gordon and Cassandra which spills over into Barbara's relationship with Batman. I like her realtionship with Babs. It's the way that she reacts to her mistakes that really endears her to me: a moment of crushing embarassment, followed by diving right back in. Yet another Rebirth book that isn't terrible, but I'm disappointed because I'd expected and hoped for so much more. Cassandra Cain is the world's greatest martial arts fighter, and takes the mantle of Batgirl from Huntress after No Man's Land. I didn't care much for the annual included in this trade. I was a bit nervous to start this book as I'm so new to DC comics in general and the character of Cassandra Cain that I only found out she existed a week ago. The thing that makes this work is the focus on character, and the suitably dynamic art. It's just common criminals, and very many writers know better than to play it up to be something it's not. His art gets 3 stars. See 1 question about Batgirl, Vol. Anyways--the annual is entirely skippable, has nothing to do with Batgirl as a character, and tonally doesn't fit the rest of the book. Enabling JavaScript in your browser will allow you to experience all the features of our site. Handling time. I am disappointed in this run as a whole. And when a mercenary from her past resurfaces, bent on revenge, can Batgirl bury her own violent tendencies and break the cycle of death and destruction that has dogged her since childhood? It didn't. Review: Overall this was a great read, the story arc was interesting and the villains quirky. Fort Worth, Texas, United States. I don't think I will ever get over that. And Black Canary, Bab's oldest and dearest confidante and girl-friend, is suddenly an equally-childish arsehole to her. See all condition definitions - opens in a new window or tab Learn More - opens in a new window or tab. Sadly, the ending is a bit anticlimactic. Batgirl Vol. 1 Reviews First comic book that I read that has Cassandra Cain as Batgirl. Learn More - opens in a new window or tab Any international shipping is paid in part to Pitney Bowes Inc. Mar 27, Sam Quixote rated it it was ok. I knocked off a whole star for the art in places dear God, women's body's do not look like this and another because I personally feel like it took until Lady Shiva came in for this comic to become really compelling. Trivia About Batgirl, Volume Stephanie Brown as a character owns real estate in my heart and she always will. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Earn up to 5x points when you use your eBay Mastercard. Jun 09, Max Washington rated it it was amazing. I wanted to read more Cassandra Cain, but the beginning of this series is very rough. Puckett strikes exactly the right chord, allowing the book to express itself in a way that perfectly reflects its main character. The main highlight is Cass's growth as a character, especially her struggles with her speech and her past, which are tangled together in so many ways that they're really inseparable. It's quite solid. We've got you covered with the buzziest new releases of the day. So I made a special effort to find a copy of her first trade, and I'm very glad I did. Down the Darkest Road CD. Batman follows her around, trying to harness her skills, and throughout you see the mentor situation which is always a highlight for me with Batman and his underlings. What size image should we insert? Her roommate conveniently turns out to be someone whom she knew as a child all the way on the other side of the world. Email to friends Share on Facebook - opens in a new window or tab Share on Twitter - opens in a new window or tab Share on Pinterest - opens in a new window or tab. Sep 01, Rose rated it really liked it Shelves: graphic-novels , batman. I loved Loved everything about this except for the very first issue, 1, which was choppy and jumpy and all over the place With James dead and their mother is leaving town, their In my opinion, Stephanie's narrative voice simply isn't suited for good humor, and the times she tries to be clever or cute lead to — at best — corny punchlines. Neither one makes an appearance. Deron Bennett Letterer. She was raised to be an assassin by super bad guy Cain. As a child, she was trained as an assassin by David Cain. This storyline takes place after the events of No Man's Land. Recommended reading for anyone looking for a female hero to cheer for. Course, something happens near the end of the volume, but, that's something I'll pick up if I continue the series. Jan 29, L. Longtime member. Batgirl Vol. 1 Read Online As with many comic books this one assumes that you have a lot of previous knowledge. Paperback , pages. The absurditiy continues. Readers also enjoyed. Item location:. I was waiting for Bronze Age to get to the Batman Family reprints, assuming since DC moved Batgirl from backups to an anthology—and even a feature or two—the stories must be better. No trivia or quizzes yet. Batman follows her around, trying to harness her skills, and throughout you see the mentor situation which is always a highlight for me with Batman and his underlings. He's lost his memory. Cassandra Cain is a great character, appearing here in a very early state.

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